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UPDATE: 2 vessels intercepted; suspected narcotics seized in waters off VG

-in late night anti-drugs operation involving RVIPF & US authorities
Virgin Islands News Online accurately reported last evening, July 22, 2015 of a police operation at the marine base in Road Reef and has since been informed that two vessels were intercepted and suspected drugs seized off Virgin Gorda in the operation that involved the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US coastguard. Photo: VINO
The scene at the police marine base. Photo: VINO
The scene at the police marine base. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online accurately reported last evening, July 22, 2015 of a police operation at the marine base in Road Reef and has since been informed that two vessels were intercepted and suspected drugs seized off Virgin Gorda in the operation that involved the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and US Coast Guard.

“Three male suspects were detained on the vessels and Officers report that they have seized a quantity of what is believed to be narcotics. The vessels are currently being comprehensively searched for contraband and the three persons are in custody,” a press release issued by the RVIPF this morning, July 23, 2015 stated.

The RVIPF said the two vessels were intercepted by Officers in VI waters close to Virgin Gorda, late last night.

It also said no one was hurt during the operation.

Detective Chief Inspector Kath Adams of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stated: “This is an excellent example of professional joint working between the BVI and the US law enforcement authorities; we look forward to our continued collaboration across Police, Customs and Immigration, helping to make the region a safer place”.

See previous article published July 22, 2015

Police in late night operation @ Road Town marine base

There was reportedly a Marine Police operation this evening July 22, 2015 at the Police marine base, however the nature of the operation was not confirmed and up to post time further information on this was not available.

This news site was reliably informed that an operation involving the Marine Police and possibly other law enforcement arms of the government did take place.

When contacted a senior official from one such government agency said that he could not comment on the operation at the time.

"We cannot say anything about (the operation) at the moment...you have to give us a chance to do what we have to do," said the senior official to this news site.

It is unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody as a result of the operation.

Efforts to reach acting Public Relations Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Carl Mason for information on the operation proved futile.

56 Responses to “UPDATE: 2 vessels intercepted; suspected narcotics seized in waters off VG”

  • .... (23/07/2015, 00:05) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Vino vino vino u do not sleep
  • pat (23/07/2015, 00:29) Like (10) Dislike (15) Reply
    Just legalize that damm thing
  • wize up (23/07/2015, 04:58) Like (40) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tipped of by informer !!!
  • snowman (23/07/2015, 06:43) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    The cops intercepted a shipment off vg
  • wow (23/07/2015, 06:56) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    I heard the helicopter flying by sometime before 11pm and thought that was strange.
  • please (23/07/2015, 07:44) Like (50) Dislike (1) Reply
    Its just their time to get catch..never jealous people for what they got because you don't know how they get it.
  • hm (23/07/2015, 07:46) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Set up
  • snowman (23/07/2015, 07:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    The cops intercepted a shipment off vg
  • farmer brown (23/07/2015, 07:56) Like (7) Dislike (26) Reply
    Let my people go
  • tretretrete (23/07/2015, 08:03) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    4 in custody
  • Voter Too (23/07/2015, 08:37) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    If VINO sleeps we wont get this type of news and more so let them stay awake and work at their best. May God continue to bless you all in your daily works and keep up the good work also.
  • j cochran (23/07/2015, 09:43) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    sounds like someone may need a good lawyer
  • talk dat (23/07/2015, 10:09) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
    RVIPF DID NOTHING IT WAS THE US COUSE GAURD..THE RVIPF IS USELESS
  • jaiger (23/07/2015, 10:12) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    only 3 looks like one got away
  • Teacher (23/07/2015, 10:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Coast guard
  • hot water (23/07/2015, 10:58) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    how dem fl...people get dem seklf in tis mess ah?
  • tretretrete (23/07/2015, 11:31) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    I guess miss lady cnt floss around no more.
    N
  • Real Talk (23/07/2015, 12:23) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
    When I read these comments it makes me sick ppl got all kinds of smack to talk that's why the bvi will never ge better
  • ha (23/07/2015, 13:35) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Time hard bosses. No man is going to lie down and lie. No work. People have needs that must be met.
  • rum rum rum (23/07/2015, 14:42) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rum does really make you say what isnt suppose to be said at certain places....i am really sorry for all of them....I never jealous of what i sees them with bcuz it wasnt hurting my eyes..i believe everyone should work and spend their honest dollar!!!!
  • Buzz (23/07/2015, 14:55) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
    They women flaunting the latest stuff and i always wonder where this money coming from. Now I know it's drug money.
  • chat (23/07/2015, 15:04) Like (6) Dislike (20) Reply
    All ayo doing is talkin and judging when ayo dohn really know what the heck goin on so before ayo talk get yuh damn facts straight. Some were arrested and dont have anything to do with it. #letMyPeopleGo
  • MindYourBusiness.. (23/07/2015, 15:14) Like (6) Dislike (22) Reply
    I could only wonder how this world would be if people straightened their facts before talking smack or maybe just minding their own business!!!!!! And am sure most of you guys that are critizing don't even know where your next meal is coming from!! I suggest you worry about that instead (Who the cap fits, wear it! please) #LET MY PEOPLE GO!!!
  • tola (23/07/2015, 16:32) Like (16) Dislike (12) Reply
    Yuh can't keep a good man dwn all of you are back stabers bet if they didn't get caught you won't have all that to say but they get caught so you all have the world to say is when you in trouble you does really see who fo you your own people does pull you down
    • Que? (23/07/2015, 19:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      That's how it goes you know this so stop being all in your feelings.
  • Waht`s next (23/07/2015, 17:37) Like (48) Dislike (1) Reply
    What`s next? A few deaths. No goods no money, people are going to go missing.
  • Justice! (23/07/2015, 18:05) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Innocent shall walk free and the sinner face his judgment!!! #WhoKnowsKnows
  • wize up (23/07/2015, 21:37) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    was looking forward to a fun filled festival; now the whole thing mash up.....to much talkers!!
  • chad (23/07/2015, 22:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This place is a joke them make the U.S.
  • Kim (23/07/2015, 22:40) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    what i dont understand y stthomas keeping the drugs and boat n we keeping the people stthomas get the money n we feed the people when would the bvi stop making people walk over us stthomas need us more
  • just do it (24/07/2015, 00:08) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Virgin Gorda getting to the money train late lol
  • VG (24/07/2015, 11:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Smh still cant believe this. Set Up I tell yo. He mean he wasnt going down alone so he drag the innocent with he Smh .
  • VG (24/07/2015, 12:21) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm so sorry that the innocent got mix up with the guilty but I pray the Lord will free the innocent and have mercy on the guilty this is so sad I'm feeling so hurt for the rest of the family that are burden for their love ones wrap your loving arm around them Lord and comfort them .
  • How (24/07/2015, 14:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    How come they let the U.S. Gone with the boats and drugs and we got left with the mouths to food. Looks like we don't got no say in our own waters!!!!!
  • ting to talk (24/07/2015, 15:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Black Lincoln Airport side owner next.


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